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Plastics: The Story Is More Complicated Than You Think
When people use plastic for whichever reason that might be, does it balance out its production and recycling footprint?
Green Energy – It’s More Than Renewable Electricity
When you hear the phrase ‘green energy’ you might instinctively think of the ways we generate renewable energy for electricity. One of the key players which isn’t talked about enough is embodied energy – find out how we still have untapped potential to radically improve our sustainability by thinking about embodied energy.
Recycling Isn’t the Answer
Recycling is a well established waste management strategy for many developed nations. However, recycling is not always the best solution to improve environmental performance.
Understanding the Difference Between Weather and Climate – How Does it Relate?
Do you know what the difference is between weather and climate?
Why Green Building Matters
Buildings contribute over 15% to global greenhouse gas emissions but are often overlooked in climate mitigation strategies.
2019: The Year of Wildfires
We saw wildfires around the globe that lasted for many days and burned anything that stood in their way with fury, including homes, schools, churches, and in some cases, entire communities.
Setting the Net Zero Target – Why It’s No Longer Optional
We can’t wait any longer. It’s time for the business world and governments to show true leadership on climate action.
If we don’t meet net zero, we’ll have much bigger problems to grapple with than a missed target.
Taking Back The Power
One thing has become clearer and clearer the longer I am in the sustainability field. To have even the remotest chance of reducing the impact of climate change, we need action across all levels of society – government, business, and local communities – and that needs to start on an individual level.
Why COP24 Matters For All Of Us
The stakes are even higher given the IPCC report, which came out in October. According to the report (which is an incredibly comprehensive piece of work made up of hundreds of scientists ), a 2 degree rise in global temperature will cause irreversible damage to ecosystems globally. That means that the Paris commitments may not be stringent enough.